Neonatology Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of neonatal jaundice in a freshly born baby?
A
Hereditary spherocytosis
Rhesus Haemolytic disease of the newborn
ABO haemolytic disease
G6PD
2
Q
Ventilation ratio for the newborn?
A
3:1
3
Q
Rocker bottom feet are typically associated with which genetic conditions
A
Patau and Edward syndrome
4
Q
A neonate presents with rocker bottom feet and you suspect Patau or Edward’s Syndrome what would help you distinguish between the two
A
In Edward’s syndrome you also get a small chin also known as micrognathia
5
Q
A child presents with a neck lump just underneath the hyoid bone what is the most likely differential
A
Thyroglossal cyst
6
Q
Which transient states are perfectly normal for newborn neonates
A
Transient hypoglycemia
